Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At The Addison Dentist in Addison TX, we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months. Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand…
Oral Health
Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Saliva
In this post from The Addison Dentist, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don’t be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only helps maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components…
Why A Root Canal Is Not Something To Fear
This post from The Addison Dentist addresses one of the most feared dental procedures: the root canal. If you find out you need a root canal, don’t panic. When we recommend this procedure, it’s to repair and save a damaged or infected tooth. Why do people fear root canals? They have the reputation of being…
Great Reasons to Floss Your Teeth
Flossing can be a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at The Addison Dentist is constantly reminding our patients to brush and floss! Flossing is vital to your dental health. You’ll never hear…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
The most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease. Severe gum disease is called periodontitis. Regular check-ups with The Addison Dentist are essential for maintaining good dental health, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should be aware of. Signs of Gum Disease Gums that bleed often Gums that…
Your Smile Says Keep Trying!
This post from The Addison Dentist is for those who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We urge you to keep trying, and assure you that we are eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many people are observant about brushing and believe that…
Saving Teeth
This message from The Addison Dentist is about root canal therapy. Although root canals have a bad reputation, there really is nothing to fear. A root canal is often the only way a tooth can be saved. When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, we must make…
Not Your Mother’s Jewelry: 5 Reasons Tongue Piercings Are Dangerous
Let’s get right to it: while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here are five good reasons from The Addison Dentist to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip…
Why Visit The Dentist?
At The Addison Dentist, the dental health of each of our patients is important. Too often dental health is not taken seriously enough, even by people who should know better. In this post, we are going to review some of the most important reasons for taking good care of your teeth and gums. First, let’s…
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
At The Addison Dentist, we provide comprehensive full service dentistry for patients in Addison and surrounding communities. We understand the value of a healthy and beautiful smile. Good dental health means having healthy teeth and gums. Maintaining it is something that you have to work at every day. Your dental health strategy should include: Daily…
